Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms related to aortic stenosis depend on the degree of valve stenosis. Most people with mild to moderate aortic stenosis do not have symptoms. Symptoms usually are manifest in those with severe aortic stenosis, although they can exist in those with mild to moderate severity as well. The initial presenting symptoms include progressive shortness of breath on exertion, which may be so subtle that the patient is unaware of them, and may cut down on exertion without being aware of his/her reduced capacity. More worrisome symptoms include syncope, chest pain and sudden death.
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